The interview process started off strong, as I was reached out to via LinkedIn, with a quick turnaround after the initial outreach and a positive first conversation. I appreciated the opportunity to speak with the hiring manager and learn more about the role during an in-person interview, which I traveled to from NYC the week after my initial screening and went well. However, communication after the interview was slow and unclear. There was a gap of several weeks without updates, even after following up. The final rejection email also appeared to be a generic template and did not include my name, which felt especially impersonal given that I previously worked for the company for nearly a year. Overall, while the interview itself was a good experience, the lack of timely and personalized communication afterward left a less positive impression of the process.